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SENIOR 2016 ESSENTIALS The Road to More Education
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Objectives ► Admission Requirements ► Financial Aid ► Scholarships ► Future Plans ► Deadlines ► Upcoming Events
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Parent Perspective ► Be involved in the college selection and application process. ► View process as a learning opportunity in decision making. ► Comfort level of involvement to make suggestions – student must be involved in the process and make the final decision.
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Tackling the Tests If you have not received “the” score – should take in October or December Reasoning tests designed to evaluate the way a person thinks. Basic knowledge and skills learned through classes and outside experience. Indicator of success in college. ACT / SAT / SAT – subject tests
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Tackling the Tests Scale ScoreEnglish 75 questions 45 minutes Math 60 questions 60 minutes Reading 40 questions 35 minutes Science 40 questions 35 minutes 2558-5938-392828-29 2456-5736-372726-27 23 71% 53-55 57% 34-35 63% 25-26 60% 24-25 2251-5232-332422-23 2148-5030-3122-2321
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Tackling the Tests ACTDeadlineSATDeadline October 24September 18November 7October 9 December 12November 6December 5November 5 February 6January 8January 23December 28 April 9March 4March 5February 5 May 7April 8 May 6June 11June 4May 5
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The College Search The Best Resources Jana Duffer / Tonya Briggs / Mark Schroeder Teachers Family Colleges and Universities Online Help Campus Visits
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The College Search Criteria to Consider Affiliation Size Community Location Housing Student body Academic environment Financial Aid Support services Activities / Social Organizations Athletics Specialized Programs
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Applying to College What Schools Look for in Prospective Students Academic Record Grades Class rank Standardized Test Scores Extracurricular Activities Recommendations College Interview
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Applying to College Admission Procedures Early Admission Early Decision Early Action Early Evaluation Regular Admission Deferred Admission
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Applying to College Completing the forms Practice copies Decide on your approach Check deadlines Check data List activities Organize data Recommendation writers Counselor recommendations Teacher recommendations
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Applying to College Writing the Application Essay Tell about self Tell about academic, extracurricular, or idea Tell why you want to want to go to a particular university Show an imaginative side to your personality
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Essay A - Describe a setting in which you have collaborated or interacted with people who's experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours. Address your initial feelings, and how those feelings were or were not changed by this experience. B - Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how? C - Considering your lifetime goals discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.
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Applying to College Special Information NCAA Clearinghouse NAIA Regulations Auditions and Portfolios Music Dance Art Theatre
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Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid Grants Scholarships Loans College Work-Study Financial Aid Programs
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Applying for Financial Aid FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for State Grants www.collegefortexans.com Ensure receipt of SAR Complete individual college scholarship application Apply for grants and scholarships before applying for student loans
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Applying for Scholarships Start early Search for scholarships Apply, apply, apply Plan ahead Be organized Follow directions
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Scholarship and Financial Aid Myths Scholarships are rare and elusive awards Chances of being admitted to college are reduced if applying for financial aid All merit scholarships are based upon academic ability Only minorities can receive scholarships Colleges will take away financial aid if outside scholarship awarded
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Scholarship Scams Scholarship guaranteed or your money back Scholarship service will do all the work Scholarship will cost some money Information not available anywhere else Been selected as a scholarship finalist Service needs your checking account or credit card #
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Review and Finalize Plans ► Show initiative and be assertive ► Talk with academic advisors, college recruiter, principals, teachers, family members who have attended a particular college ► Consider college that meets personal needs and preferences ► Follow-up with college where applications have been sent ► Keep lines of communication open
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General Information & Upcoming Events ► Seniors are allowed to miss two days for college visits. Pick up a college visit form from Mrs. Duffer, have it signed by the particular organization and return to the office the next school day. ► Senior Trip: Dues $30 ► Senior Prom: Cost $40 ► Senior Graduation information including Cap and Gown - October 6 ► Graduation: May 27 th 8:00 p.m.
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General Information & Upcoming Events SENIOR REMIND Enter #81010 TEXT @nbsr2016 Stay informed on upcoming events, scholarships, etc.
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QUESTIONS
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THANK YOU FOR COMING
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